User's Manual

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VANTAGE
Installation
1061 SOUTH 800 EAST • OREM, UTAH 84097 • TELEPHONE [phone] • FACSIMILE 801.224.0355 • WEBSITE
www.vantageinc.com
RadioPoint
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Enabler
Introduction
The RadioPoint Enabler adds RF communications ability to the
Vantage Master Controller. It allows Vantage RF products to
be installed within 100 feet of the Master Controller without
running station bus or other wiring between them. The
Enabler easily connects to the existing RS-232 and Power
connections on the master terminal board.
Mounting
For best performance, the Enabler should be mounted at least
6 inches away from the Master Power Enclosure and any other
metal enclosures or devices. Normally the Enabler should be
mounted to the wall or a stud above the Master Power
Enclosure. It may be mounted using Velcro or by hanging it on
two screws using the keyhole slots on the back.
IMPORTANT: In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure
requirements, this product must be installed and operated in
such a way that a minimum separation distance of 20 cm
(approximately 8 inches) is maintained from the antenna to any
persons. Operations that do not meet these requirements
must be avoided.
Wiring
6 conductor, 22 gauge wire or larger should be used between
the Enabler and the Master Power Enclosure. No more than
20 feet of wire may be used between Enabler and the Master
Power Enclosure. Run the wires through one of the knock-out
holes in the bottom of the Master Power Enclosure to keep the
low-voltage wiring away from the high-voltage portion of the
Master Power Enclosure. Verify that station
bus wiring conforms to Vantage guidelines.
Connections
Connections to the Enabler are all made to the 5-position
removable screw terminal. The chart and figure below show how
the connections from the Master Power Enclosure to the Enabler
are made.
RF Enabler Connection
+12V Master Power Enclosure +12V
GND Master Power Enclosure GND
TX Master Power Enclosure TX
RX Master Power Enclosure RX
/RST Master Power Enclosure RTS
Indicators
LED Function
TX Indicates the RF Enabler is transmitting
data.
RX Indicates the RF Enabler is receiving data.
Setup
When the connections have been made as described above,
insert the Master Controller (MC) into the Master Power
Enclosure (MPE).
Using the RadioPoint Enabler
The Enabler is used to enable the Master Controller to
communicate by wireless link with Vantage RF products. Once
the Enabler is installed, Q-Link can be used to configure
Vantage RF Products as they are installed on the network.
Trouble shooting
−− Double check wiring using the chart to the left.
−− Is the Master Controller in place in the Master Power
Enclosure?
−− Make sure the Master Controller is not addressed to 0.